HR Officer | Join a Successful School | Camden

A well-respected secondary school in Camden is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic HR Officer to join its professional support team on a full-time permanent basis from October 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a school that places great importance on its staff and recognises the value of a well-organised HR function. Working closely with senior leaders the successful candidate will help ensure HR processes run smoothly while supporting a positive compliant and people-focused working environment.

The role offers a varied workload making it ideal for an HR professional looking to broaden their experience within a supportive and collaborative school setting.

The HR Officer will support the delivery of the schools HR service ensuring all employee records recruitment processes and compliance requirements are managed efficiently.

Responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating recruitment campaigns and arranging interviews

• Managing safer recruitment and pre-employment compliance checks

• Preparing contracts offer letters and employment documentation

• Maintaining the Single Central Record and HR database

• Supporting onboarding probation and induction processes

• Assisting with employee lifecycle administration including contract amendments and leavers

• Providing day-to-day HR support to managers and staff

• Ensuring HR policies and procedures are applied consistently

The school has established a strong reputation for academic achievement while fostering a welcoming and inclusive working environment. Staff are supported through high-quality professional development collaborative leadership and a culture that values teamwork wellbeing and continuous improvement.

The school is looking to appoint a proactive HR professional with previous experience in a busy HR or people-focused role.

Applicants should possess excellent organisational skills strong attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information with professionalism. Experience of recruitment compliance and HR administration is essential while previous experience within education would be advantageous but is not a requirement.

• per annum

• Full-time permanent position

• October 2026 start

• Ongoing professional development

• Supportive leadership team

• Staff wellbeing programme

• Excellent pension scheme

The school is interviewing as soon as suitable applications are received so early applications are encouraged.

If youre looking to develop your HR career within a successful secondary school where your contribution will be recognised and valued applications are welcomed today.